Issue
March 2020
Owner
Kenny Franklin
Ride
Oldskol
(1987 Mazda B2000)
(1987 Mazda B2000)
Meaning Behind the Name
I like keeping it old school so it fits
Photographer
Adam Johnson
Ride Details
Original Cost
5,600
Build Cost
Many years & A LOT of money
What was the inspiration?
A friend of mine moved near me in 1988 with the first mini I had ever seen , I was hooked that day I seen his truck .
How long did it take you to build?
Are we ever done building ?
How long have you been building?
I’ve been building since 1988
Club Affiliations
Xtreme Lowz
Your future plans?
Would like to body drop it .
Vehicle history
I got this truck in 1989 & immediately started working on it made my parents mad because I “broke” my truck . My dad didn’t like the idea of me not leaving the truck alone but was always there to help me out until he passed away In 1991 . My Mom stepped in to help when she could whether it be to hold something or her advice . Before my Dad passed he paid my truck off for me but never told me . I will continue to work on this truck as long as I can & enjoy it with great memories .
Thanks to
My Dad & Mom for letting me “break” my truck & always being there . To my girlfriend Tabitha Combs for supporting me & becoming a part of our scene , Tom Higginbotham , Gary Shrader ,Henry Adkins & Darrell Poe Jr in one way or another these guys always helped out . A special thanks to my club (Family) Xtreme Lowz .
Engine Details
Make
2.0 1987
Cylinders
4
Displacement
Stock
Engine Mods
Stock
Chrome or polish
Chrome Air cleaner , valve cover , radiator cap , oil cap , hood prop
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
Stock
Axle
Stock
Gears
Stock
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
4” C-notch & tilt bed
Frame Builder
Darrell Poe jr
Front Shocks
Slam specialties
Rear Shocks
Slam Specialties
Spindles
Stock
Four Link
Pete & Jakes
Compressor Info
2 chrome 480c viair
Airbag Info
2500 Firestone’s front 2600 Firestone’s rear
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Alba Banks
Rear Wheel Type
Alba Banks
Front Wheel Size
18
Rear Wheel Size
18
Front Tire Size
215/35/18
Rear Tire Size
215/35/18
Paint Details
Color
Stock Mazda L3 blue
Paint Type
Ppg
Painted By
John Paul Jones
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Stock
Grille
Chrome Mazda grill
Bumpers
Chrome Toyota 4x4 front bumper & valance
Body Mods
Shaved tailgate with reverse handle ,Frenched antenna , shaved gas door , emblems & body lines on the bed . Tonneau bed cover . Full tilt bed which is all hydraulics
Interior Details
Dashboard
Stock with painted accents
Gauges
White face
Steering Wheel
Vintec Billet specialties With gray half wrap
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Rockford 4080 & 200xi
Speakers
3 Kicker L5 subs 4 kicker 5 1/4 2 kicker 4” & 4 kicker one inch tweeters .
Stereo Installed by
Kenny Franklin , Henry Adkins & Tom Higginbotham
Shifter
Stock
Seats
1988 Fiero seats
Tint Percent
5%
Trunk or Bed
Bed all tweed to match interior of truck , custom compressor mounts
Upholstery Description
Light & Dark gray tweed (bed to match) fiberglassed stereo box Painted to match the truck & flames in the door panels .
Upholstery By
Kenny Franklin
1987 Mazda B2000
Owner: Kenny Franklin
Photos by: Adam Johnson
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